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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,640

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,334

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelPassatEscapeEscape
TrimKomfortSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $25,160 $29,245
Base Invoice $27,727 $23,492 $27,300
Navigation system 1,990 795 795
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
Cargo cover   135 135
Power liftgate   495  
Convenience Package   1,395  
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Navigation system 1,758 694 694
All-weather floor mats 145 66 66
Cargo cover   118 118
Power liftgate   432  
Convenience Package   1,217  
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 2,175 5,585 3,695
Options (change) 1,903 4,947 3,298
Destination 700 895 895
Total Price $32,565 $31,640 $33,835
Total Invoice $30,330 $29,334 $31,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,477
Model Year200920152015
ModelPassatEscapeEscape
TrimKomfortSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,565$31,640$33,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-4,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$29,685$28,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$0
Total Invoice$30,330$29,334$31,493
Adjustments for Features0-1,813-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,330$27,521$26,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920152015
ModelPassatEscapeEscape
TrimKomfortSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,495$5,450$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,813-4,640

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092015
ModelPassatEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in105.9 in
Length188.0 in178.1 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height59.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,512 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested37524%
Total Not Requested120076%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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